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F671 UHJ

1988 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF671 UHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012
Fail 5 Jul 2012 145,047 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both fron t tyres cracking on side walls

brake discs rear and front rusty

os hand brake reading low

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn recomended replace

rear shocks soft

unable to see brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2010 141,696 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 133,702 miles

B flxi pipes perrashed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes correded

H brake slightly high

O S Frant dented

Shokes bouncey

Steering links got play

Suspntion and steering got play side to side

N S Rear door cant open

Fail 26 Aug 2009 133,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

B flxi pipes perrashed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes correded

H brake slightly high

O S Frant dented

Shokes bouncey

Steering links got play

Suspntion and steering got play side to side

N S Rear door cant open

Pass 26 Sep 2007 124,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 109,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f/ tyre worn on outside edge

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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F671 UHJ is a 1988 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F671 UHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F671 UHJ registered?

F671 UHJ is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F671 UHJ safe to buy?

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